Emergency Food Program Serves Hundreds of OC Families
For many, it is difficult to imagine living without necessities like laundry detergent, groceries, and toothbrushes. But for a low-income family experiencing crisis, job loss, or on the brink of
Donor Spotlight: Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Placentia
Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Placentia is a dedicated congregation whose outreach work includes helping Friendly Center families by regularly collecting non-perishable food items and participating in annual
Virtual Summer Program is a Success!
This week, The Power of Me completed its annual summer program! The 6-week virtual program gave students the chance to engage in fun activities ranging from at-home science experiments to
Emergency Services During COVID-19
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Friendly Center moved swiftly to begin providing programs, services, and referrals for low-income families virtually; but when an influx of calls started coming
Long Distance Tutoring
In March, as school districts switched to virtual instruction, Friendly Center’s after-school program followed suit; knowing that the needs of its nearly 100 K-8th grade students were still present, if
Stability When it is Needed Most
When Elsa came to Friendly Center last Fall, she was overwhelmed: both her and her son were facing mental health challenges and the family’s basic needs were not being met